14/05/16: One of our favourite places to go is Ku Bar for its vibrant atmosphere, sexy as hell bar staff, the gracious owner Gary and the bar’s effervescent and fabulous host, Nieko.
Of course, this time round it was Eurovision night, so take everything I’ve just said and times it by ten! The place was heaving, flags adorned not only the bar but also the bar staff’s firm chests. We couldn’t keep our eyes off of the ‘flags’.
It wasn’t only the main floor that was buzzing, upstairs is one of KU Groups other venues the Light Lounge. Though more relaxed in its plush decor and serving some of the best cocktails in the west end, you could still taste Eurovision in the air.
After sampling a couple of cocktails, we noticed a crowd of people coming in and out of the Klub entrance, so we headed off to see if the Eurovision vibe had taken hold of the entire building. It had. How could it not with the ‘lady’ of house, Lady Lloyd, holding court in the Klub?
A massive screen played the contest to a gleeful crowd, and though it’s not the first time Graham Norton’s voice has been heard down there, people were loving it all the same. We can’t remember the rest of the night after that. Blame Lloyd. It’s always her fault.
30 Lisle Street WC2H 7BA
Words and Photos by Joel Ryder
